The Bible in Basic English BBE
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51 And he went to them into the boat, and the wind went down, and they were full of wonder in themselves;
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Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed,
52 For it was not clear to them about the bread; but their hearts were hard.
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for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened.
53 And when they had gone across, they came to Gennesaret, and got their boat to land.
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When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and anchored there.
54 And when they had got out of the boat, the people quickly had news of him,
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As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus.
55 And went running through all the country round about, and took on their beds those who were ill, to where it was said that he was.
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They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was.
56 And wherever he went, into small towns, or great towns, or into the country, they took those who were ill into the market-places, requesting him that they might put their hands even on the edge of his robe: and all those who did so were made well.
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And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.
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